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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,048.08, 16,627.80 and 7,333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,048.08, 16,627.80 and 7,333.04 is: 10,120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,048.08 : 16,627.80 = 7,333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,048.08/16,627.80 = 7,333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,048.08x = 16,627.80 × 7,333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,048.08x = 121,932,322.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,932,322.51/12,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.48

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